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A physical or mental reaction to seeing someone do or say something that gives you second hand embarrassment or is just morally wrong. This can be used to call someone (as an adjective) to point out how they’re behavior is pathetic or weird in every way possible. Cringe can also explain your reaction when seeing or hearing something as well, like when you hear about someone’s injuries. That feeling you get is cringing. Things can be cringe too, like dead memes.
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